Ord No 15-25-2528ORDINANCE NO.15-25-2528
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,RELATING TO THE
CITY’S 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET;
AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE OF $100,000
APPROPRIATION FOR THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
FUND;ALLOCATING SUCH INCREASE TO
EXPENDITURE LINE ITEM 122-1790-519-3450
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES;PROVIDING FOR
CORRECTIONS,SEVERABILITY,CONFLICTS AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,on March 23,2021,the City Commission of the City of South Miami
(the “City”)adopted Ordinance No.06-21-2396,amending the City Code of Ordinances to
establish the City’s Art in Public Places Program,which ordinance was later amended by
Ordinance No.07-23-2458 adopted on May 2,2023 (the “Art in Public Places Ordinance”);and
WHEREAS,on September 1 7,2024,the City Commission adopted Ordinance No.21-24-
2506,adopting the City’s budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 (the “FY 2024 Budget”);and
WHEREAS,pursuant to Section 166.241,Florida Statutes,the City Commission may
amend the Budget at any time within a fiscal year;and
WHEREAS,on November 4,2025,the City Commission adopted a resolution authorizing
the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Mijares Art LLC to design and install a
mural at the South Miami Parking Garage located at 5829 SW 73rd Street (the “Project”);and
WHEREAS,pursuant to the Art in Public Places Ordinance,the Art in Public Places
Committee will review the proposed Project and make its recommendation to the City Manager;
and
WHEREAS,in anticipation of the Committee’s recommendation,the City Manager
recommends amending the City’s FY 2024 Budget to appropriate $100,000 from the Art in Public
Places Fund to the Contractual Services Account No.122-1790-519-3450 in the amount of
$100,000 to help cover the cost of implementing the Project (the “Amendment”);and
WHEREAS,the City Commission held its first public hearing on June 17,2025,and,
having complied with the notice requirements in the Florida Statutes,approved the proposed
Amendment to the FY 2024 Budget on first reading;and
WHEREAS,the City Commission conducted a second duly noticed public hearing on
July 29,2025,as required by law and approved the proposed Amendment to the FY 2024 Budget
on second reading.
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Ord.No.15-25-2528
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA:
Section L Recitals Adopted.The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and confirmed
as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this resolution upon adoption
hereof.
Section 2.Amending Ordinance No.21-24-2506.The City Commission hereby
amends Ordinance No.21-24-2506 by approving and adopting the Amendment to the FY 2024
Budget and authorizes the appropriation increase of $100,000 from the Art in Public Places Fund
to the Contractual Services Account No.122-1790-519-3450 to help cover the cost of
implementing the Project.
Section 3.Corrections.Conforming language or technical scrivener-type corrections
may be made by the City Attorney for any conforming amendments to be incorporated into the
final resolution for signature.
Section 4.Severability.If any section,clause,sentence,or phrase of this ordinance is
for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction,the holding
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 5.Conflicts.That all ordinances or parts of ordinances,resolutions or parts
of resolutions,in conflict herewith,are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 6.Effective Date.That this Ordinance shall become effective immediately
upon final adoption on second reading.
PASSED on first reading on the 17th day of June,2025.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading on the 29th day of Jttrfc.2025.
ATTESi APPROVED:
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READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM,
LANGUAGE,LEGALITY AND
EXECUTION THEREOF
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Javier Fernandez:
Vice Mayor Brian Corey:
Commissioner Lisa Bonich:
Commissioner Steve Calle:
Commissioner Daniel Rodriguez:
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WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE
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CITY ATTORNEY
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Subject:
Suggested Action:
Meeting Date:July 29, 2025
Submitted By:Nkenga Payne
Submitted Department:Finance Department
Item Type:Ordinance
Agenda Section:ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING(S) PUBLIC
HEARING(S)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE CITY'S
2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET; AUTHORIZING AN
INCREASE OF $100,000 APPROPRIATION FOR THE ART
IN PUBLIC PLACES FUND; ALLOCATING SUCH INCREASE
TO EXPENDITURE LINE ITEM 122-1790-519-3450
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR
CORRECTIONS, SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. 3/5 (CITY MANAGER-FINANCE DEPT.)
Agenda Item No. 14.
CITY COMMISSION Agenda Item Report
Attachments:
Memo-Budget_FY_25_-_Appropriation_Increase_Arts_in_Public_Places__1_.docx
Ordinance_FY_2024-
2025_Budget_Appropriation_from_Art_In_Public_Places_Fund_CAv2.docx
AD.pdf
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Genaro “Chip” Iglesias, City Manager
DATE: July 29, 2025
SUBJECT: Increase Budget Appropriation – City’s 2024-2025 fiscal year budget; authorizing
an increase of $100,000 for the Art in Public Places Fund, allocating such increase
to expenditure line item 122-1790-519-3450 Contractual Services
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a budget appropriation increase of $100,000 within the City’s
2024-2025 fiscal year budget for the Art in Public Places Fund, allocating
such increase to expenditure line item 122-1790-519-3450 Contractual
Services to fund the mural at the South Miami Municipal Parking Garage.
BACKGROUND: On November 4, 2025, the Mayor and Commission adopted a resolution
authorizing the city manager to negotiate a contract and budget with
Mijares Art LLC to design and install a mural at the South Miami Municipal
Parking Garage, located at 5829 SW 73rd street.
On March 23, 2022, the Mayor and City Commission passed Ordinance 06-
21-2396, officially launching the South Miami Art in Public Places Program.
The goal of this program is to strengthen the City’s identity, support
economic growth and tourism, and bring more cultural and visual appeal
to public spaces. By investing in public art, the City aims to breathe new
life into urban areas, adding beauty, meaning, and a distinct sense of place
to spaces that are visible and accessible to everyone.
The Art in Public Places Fund currently has a balance of about $850,000.
By increasing the appropriation, the City can use a portion of these funds
to contract Mijares Art LLC and move forward with installing a mural at the
South Miami Municipal Parking Garage.
FUNDING: Budget appropriation increase of $100,000 within the City’s 2024 -2025
fiscal year budget for the Art in Public Places Fund, allocating such increase
to expenditure line item 122-1790-519-3450 Contractual Services.
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
ATTACHMENTS:
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Resolution 169-24-16274
Business Impact Statement
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FILE ID 17683 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI PLANNING,ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD,WITH
ATTACHMENT(S),RECOMMENDING APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS TO THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 55,SECTION 55-15 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,FLORIDA,AS
AMENDED,TO CLOSE,VACATE,ABANDON,AND DISCONTINUE FROM PUBLIC USE A TWENTY FIVE
FOOT (25’)UTILITY EASEMENT GENERALLY BOUNDED BY NORTHWEST 20TH STREET,NORTHWEST
3RD AVENUE,NORTHWEST 22ND STREET,AND NORTHWEST 4TH COURT,WITH AN ADDRESS OF
2000 NORTHWEST 3RD AVENUE,MIAMI,FLORIDA,SPANNING IN A NORTH-SOUTH DIRECTION,WITH
SUCH UTILITY EASEMENT MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED
EXHIBIT “A”;MAKING FINDINGS;CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
FILE ID 17682 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI PLANNING,ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD,WITH
EXHIBITS APPROVING AN EXCEPTION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 6,TABLE 13,AND ARTICLE 7,SECTION
7.1.2.6 OF ORDINANCE NO.13114,AS AMENDED,THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA,TO ALLOW A DOCK CONNECTED WITH TWO (2)BOAT SLIPS,KAYAK LIFT,BOAT LIFT,AND
BOARDING PLATFORM (COLLECTIVELY THE “DOCK”)TO EXTEND INTO BISCAYNE BAY BEYOND
THRITY-FIVE (35)FEET FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 1826 SOUTH BAYSHORE
LANE,MIAMI,FLORIDA,AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBITS “A”AND “B”;MAKING
FINDINGS;CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;AND PROVIDING FOR
FILE ID 17591 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI PLANNING,ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.13114,
THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,FLORIDA,AS AMENDED,BY AMENDING ARTICLE 3,
TITLED “GENERAL TO ZONES,”SPECIFICALLY BY ADDING SECTION 3.18,TITLED “TRANSIT STATION
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT,”TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT
WITH DESIGN FLEXIBILITY AND PUBLIC BENEFITS;MAKING FINDINGS;CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE;AND PROVIDI NG FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
FILE ID 13947 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI PLANNING,ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD,WITH
ATTACHMENT(S),RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.10544,AS AMENDED,THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE MIAMI
COMPREHENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN,PURSUANT TO SMALL SCALE AMENDMENT PROCEDURES
SUBJECT TO §163.3187,FLORIDA STATUTES,BY CHANGING THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION
FROM “MEDIUM DENSITY RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL”TO “RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL”OF THE
ACREAGE DESCRIBED HEREIN OF REAL PROPERTY AT 5800 NORTHWEST 7 AVENUE,744 NORTHWEST
59 STREET,742 NORTHWEST 59 STREET,AND 736 NORTHWEST 59 STREET MIAMI,FLORIDA,AS
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A”;MAKING FINDINGS;CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE;AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
FILE ID 17719 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI PLANNING,ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD (“PZAB”),WITH
ATTACHMENT(S),APPROVING AN EXCEPTION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 4,TABLE 3 OF ORDINANCE NO.
13114 (“MIAMI 21 CODE”),AS AMENDED,TO ALLOW RECREATIONAL FACILITY USE IN REAL PROPERTY
DESIGNATED “T3-O”SUB-URBAN TRANSECT ZONE GENERALLY LOCATED AT 3691 SOUTHWEST 1
AVENUE,MIAMI,FLORIDA,MORE PARTICULARITY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A”;MAKING FINDINGS;
CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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P U B L I C N O T I C E
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the City Commission will hold a public hearing
on Tuesday,June 17,2025,at 7:00 p.m.at South Miami City Hall
Commission Chambers,6130 Sunset Drive,South Miami,FL
33143,to consider the following public hearing item(s):
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR
PARKING ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES PURSUANT
TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO.FN2025-03;PROVIDING FOR
AUTHORIZATION,PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION,CORREC-
TIONS,AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA [APPROVING/DENYING]AN AP-
PLICATION TO AMEND THE CONDITION(S)OF RESOLUTION NO.
022-24-16127 WHICH APPROVED A FINAL PLAT TO PERMIT DE-
VELOPMENT OF A TWO-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY HOME ON THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6623 SW 77 TERRACE;PROVIDING FOR
CONDITIONS;CORRECTIONS;IMPLEMENTATION;SEVERABILITY;
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI (“CITY”),LOCAT-
ED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,FLORIDA,RELATING TO THE CITY’S
2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET;AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE
OF $100,000 APPROPRIATION FOR THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
FUND,ALLOCATING SUCH INCREASE TO EXPENDITURE LINE
ITEM 122-1790-519-3450 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES;PROVID-
ING FOR CORRECTIONS,SEVERABILITY,CONFLICTS AND AN EF-
FECTIVE DATE.
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Zoom platform,and where they can participate.
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For further information,please contact the City Clerk’s Office at:305-663-6340.
Pursuant to Section 286.0105,Fla.Stat.,the City hereby advises the public
that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with
respect to this matter,such person must ensure that a verbatim record of the
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Nkenga A.Payne,CMC,FCRM
City Clerk
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF NORTH MIAMI
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME)
2025-2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
30-DAY COMMENTING PERIOD –MAY 19 TO JUNE 17,2025
The City of North Miami (City)has received a total of $1,049,214.56 in federal grant funds for 2025-2029
Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan from the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD)comprised of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)allocation of $765,353 and
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)allocation of $283,861.56.CDBG and HOME funds can
be used to develop stronger communities by providing decent housing,creating suitable living environments,
and expanding economic opportunities.Activities must benefit low-and moderate-income persons,with at least
70%of funding benefiting households with incomes at or below 80%of the area median income.The City’s FY
2025-2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP)describes how the CDBG and HOME grant allocations will address the needs,
objectives,and goals set in its 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan.After City Council approval,the Consolidated Plan and
Annual Action Plan will be submitted to HUD for approval on or before August 8,2025.The projected use of funds
for the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan are provided below:
The City’s 2025–2029 Consolidated Plan presents a coordinated strategy to meet housing,community
development,and economic goals.Building on the 2020–2024 plan,this update directs federal funds from the
CDBG and HOME programs,along with state,local,and private sources.
The FY 2025–2026 Annual Action Plan reflects current HUD allocations and revised priorities based on community
input and FY 2023 CAPER outcomes.Planning included a 30-day public comment period,public meetings (virtual
and in-person),online surveys,and outreach through the City’s website and social media.
Objectives and Outcomes
Aligned with HUD objectives,the City commits to:-Providing decent,affordable housing-Creating a suitable living environment-Expanding economic opportunities
Key outcomes:increased access to housing and services,improved infrastructure,and job/business support.
Indicators include the number of households served,housing units preserved/created,facility improvements,
and economic development results.
.
Informed by recent data and pandemic recovery trends:-Housing rehabilitation and preservation-Homelessness prevention and Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)-Affordable rental housing for families/seniors-Public facility improvements in LMI areas-Services for youth,seniors,and health needs
Lessons from COVID-19 response have shaped more flexible,collaborative program structures.Needs are
ranked as “high”(funded with federal grants)or “low”(addressed by others).The focus is on impactful
funding use rather than broad dispersal.
Proposed Allocations
ACTIVITY FY 2025–2026 FY 2025–2029
CDBG
Program Administration $153,000 $765,000
Housing Rehabilitation $382,553 $1,912,765
Public Services (Non-profits &YOB)$114,800 $574,000
Elderly Emergency Repairs $90,000 $450,000
Economic Development ––
Public Facilities $25,000 $125,000
CDBG TOTAL $765,353 $3,826,765
HOME
Program Administration $28,386.16 $141,930.78
CHDO $42,579.23 $212,896.17
Single-Family Rehab $80,000 $400,000
First-Time Homebuyer ––
TBRA $132,896.17 $664,480.85
HOME TOTAL $283,861.56 $1,419,307.80
TOTAL CDBG +HOME $1,049,214.56 $5,246,072.80
A draft copy of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and the FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan will be available for a 30-day
comment period from May 19 through June 17,2025.We seek your comments on the Plan.Printed copies of the Plan
will be available at the North Miami City Hall at 776 NE 125th Street,North Miami,and the North Miami Public Library at
835 NE 132nd Street,North Miami,FL.You can also view the full draft of the Plan online on the City’s website by clicking
www.northmiamifl.gov/261.
Anyone wishing to comment on the plan may submit written comments via email at housing@northmiamifl.gov or in
writing to Alberte Bazile,Director,at the City of North Miami,Housing and Social Services Department,12300 NE 8th
Avenue,North Miami,FL 33161.
IF REQUESTED,THIS DOCUMENT CAN BE PROVIDED IN AN ALTERNATIVE FORMAT OR LANGUAGE.
These losses would be in
addition to those from the
bill’s many changes to
Medicaid,the health-insur-
ance program for the poor
and disabled.Cuts to Med-
icaid are expected to cause
7.8 million more people to
be uninsured by the end of
a decade.
The White House is
broadly supportive of the
changes,said Kush Desai,a
spokesperson,who con-
tended the bill would lower
premiums for certain enrol-
lees and reduce fraud in the
marketplaces.
It is unclear whether the
Senate,which returned
from recess this week,will
make any major changes to
the provisions or extend the
extra tax credit funding.
MORE PAPERWORK,
LESS GENEROUS
BENEFITS
The bill’s changes to the
marketplaces can be
thought of in three large
categories.
By imposing additional
paperwork requirements,
the bill would make it har-
der to sign up for insurance
and qualify for tax credits.
The Republican bill would
unwind much of the auto-
mation built into Obama-
care by design.The current
Millions of Affordable
Care Act enrollees would
lose health coverage under
the Republicans’major
policy bill,which would
make coverage more ex-
pensive and harder to ob-
tain.
Most of the proposals in
the bill,which passed the
House last month,are
technical changes —reduc-
tions to enrollment periods,
adjustments to formulas,
and additional paperwork
requirements.
But together,they would
leave about 4 million peo-
ple uninsured in the next 10
years,the Congressional
Budget Office reported
Wednesday.
“In many ways,it’s sort
of repeal by paper cut,”said
Audrey Morse Gasteier,the
director of the state mar-
ketplace in Massachusetts.
Alongside these propos-
als is another challenge to
the program:Additional
Obamacare funding is set
to expire at the end of the
year,and Republicans do
not plan to extend it.If they
don’t,the CBO estimates
an additional 4.2 million
Americans would lose
coverage.
Taken together,proposed
changes and the expiration
of the subsidies could
threaten the viability of the
Obamacare markets them-
selves,which have more
than tripled in size since
2014,and currently cover
24 million people.
“This bill poses a serious-
ly existential threat to the
future of the Affordable
Care Act marketplaces in a
way that we haven’t seen
since 2017,”said Sabrina
Corlette,co-director of the
Center on Health Insurance
Reforms at Georgetown
University.
system allows most people
to sign up for coverage and
financial assistance in one
online session by allowing
systems to automatically
ping electronic databases to
confirm key details,such as
income and citizenship.
Instead,the bill would
require more people to
present original documents
at the time they enroll for
coverage,and require mar-
ketplace workers to
manually check them.
People who can’t easily
prove their income is cor-
rect would not receive
subsidies,with no grace
period.
Critics of the changes say
the new paperwork require-
ments and the tight time
frame for completing them
—the bill would also halve
the annual enrollment
window,from 90 days to
45 —mean many people
would lose coverage simply
because they didn’t gather
and verify documents in
time.
Second,the bill would
make Obamacare more
expensive for many pa-
tients.A proposed tweak to
a federal formula would
allow insurers to cover a
smaller share of medical
costs.Another proposal
would slightly increase the
share of people’s incomes
they could be asked to pay
for health insurance.A
third would require enrol-
lees to pay the government
back any extra tax credits
they received because they
incorrectly estimated their
income (under current law,
these so-called “reconcil-
iation”payments are
capped for low-income
enrollees).
Third,the bill would
block many legal immi-
grants,including refugees
and those on student visas,
from using government
subsidies.The Obamacare
marketplaces have always
prohibited immigrants in
the country illegally from
accessing tax credits,but
this additional exception
will cause around 1 million
immigrants to become
uninsured.
House Republicans and
conservative health-policy
experts who have advised
them on the legislation say
the changes in the bill are
meant to ensure only eligi-
ble people get federal help.
Brian Blase,the president
of the Paragon Institute,a
conservative health re-
search group,has published
papers arguing fraud is
widespread in the market-
places.He said the new
checks would ensure that
people who receive federal
tax credits actually qualify
for the help.
“Should people have to
do something when the
taxpayer is bearing most of
the cost?Yes,that’s a no-
brainer,”he said.“They are
making a claim of govern-
ment benefits.It’s not too
much to ask that they
spend 15 to 30 minutes
updating their informa-
tion.”
WHAT IT WOULD MEAN
FOR THE MARKET
In general,the kind of
people most likely to slip
through the cracks are
younger,healthier people,
who may decide health
insurance is not worth the
trouble,Corlette said.
“People who are high-
risk,high-need are going to
crawl through broken
glass,”she said.“It’s the
healthy,young folks who
are going to say:‘Oh man,
forget it.I’m going to go
uninsured.’”
The loss of younger,
healthier enrollees could
unsettle entire marketpla-
ces,potentially driving up
the cost of insurance and
discouraging some insurers
from participating.
Millions would lose
their Obamacare
coverage under
Trump’s bill
BY SARAH KLIFF
AND MARGOT SANGER-KATZ
NYT News Service
JAMIE KELTER DAVIS The New York Times |Jan.8,2024
Nicholas Duke helps Carley Calvi apply for coverage
under the Affordable Health Care Act in New Berlin,Wis.
‘‘THIS BILL POSES A
SERIOUSLY
EXISTENTIAL
THREAT TO THE
FUTURE OF THE
AFFORDABLE CARE
ACT
MARKETPLACES.
Sabrina Corlette,
co-director of the Center
on Health Insurance
Reforms at Georgetown
University
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FRIDAY JULY 18 2025 MIAMI HERALD.............................................................................................5A
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the City Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday,July 29,2025,at 7:00
p.m.at South Miami City Hall Commission Chambers,6130 Sunset Drive,South Miami,FL 33143,to
consider the following public hearing item(s):
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO INCREASE THE BANDWIDTH TO 200MG FOR
THE CITY’S INTERNET SERVICE FROM NEW HORIZONS COMMUNICATION CORP.THROUGH AND EX-
ISTING MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT,EXCLUDING TAXES AND FEES,FOR THE REMAINING TERM OF
THE SIXTY (60)MONTH AGREEMENT;PROVIDING FOR CORRECTIONS;PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMEN-
TATION,AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI (“CITY”),LOCATED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,FLOR-
IDA,RELATING TO THE CITY’S 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET;AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE OF
$100,000 APPROPRIATION FOR THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES FUND,ALLOCATING SUCH INCREASE
TO EXPENDITURE LINE ITEM 122-1790-519-3450 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES;PROVIDING FOR COR-
RECTIONS,SEVERABILITY,CONFLICTS AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,
RELATING TO THE SOUTH MIAMI PENSION PLAN BY AMENDING CHAPTER 16 “PENSIONS”,SPE-
CIFICALLY SECTIONS 16-14 “PENSION BENEFITS AND RETIREMENT DATE”,SECTION 16-15.“DIS-
ABILITY BENEFITS”,SECTION 16-16.“DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT”,SECTION 16-21.“PURCHASE
OF CREDITED SERVICE”,AND SECTION 16-32.“CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI POLICE OFFICERS’RETIRE-
MENT TRUST FUND;CREATED”IN ORDER TO EFFECTUATE THE PENSION RELATED PROVISIONS OF
THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF
POLICE;PROVIDING FOR CORRECTIONS;SEVERABILITY;CONFLICTS;IMPLEMENTATION,AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,
AMENDING SECTION 20-8.6 “PARKING”OF ARTICLE VIII “TRANSIT SUPPORTIVE DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT (TSDD)”OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO REVISE REGULATIONS RELATING TO
PARKING WITHIN THE TSDD;PROVIDING FOR CORRECTIONS;SEVERABILITY;CONFLICTS;IMPLE-
MENTATION;AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI TO CHANGE THE ZONING DISTRICT OF
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6540 MANOR LANE FROM “DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL”(RT-6)TO “TOWN-
HOUSE RESIDENTIAL”(RT-18);PROVIDING FOR CORRECTIONS;SEVERABILITY;CONFLICTS;IMPLE-
MENTATION;AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,
ACCEPTING THE EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT OF THE CITY’S ADOPTED COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN PURSUANT TO SECTION 163.3191,FLORIDA STATUTES;AMENDING THE GOALS,OBJECTIVES,
AND POLICIES OF THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EVALUATION AND
APPRAISAL REPORT;PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL;CORRECTIONS;SEVERABILITY;CONFLICTS;
IMPLEMENTATION;AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Commission members will participate in Chambers or by video conferencing through the Zoom platform and members of
the public may join the meeting via Zoom at (https://zoom.us/j/3056636338),by phone by calling +1-786-635-1003 and
entering Meeting ID:3056636338 when prompted,or in person in the Commission Chambers,and where their appear-
ance will be broadcast on the Zoom platform,and where they can participate.
All interested parties are invited to attend and will be heard.
For further information,please contact the City Clerk’s Office at:305-663-6340.
Pursuant to Section 286.0105,Fla.Stat.,the City hereby advises the public that if a person decides to appeal any decision
made by the Commission with respect to this matter,such person must ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings
is made,which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.This notice does not
constitute consent by the City for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence,nor does
it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.
ADA:To request a modification to a policy,practice or procedure or to request an auxiliary aide or service in order to
participate in a City program,activity or event,you must on or before 4:00 p.m.3 business days before the meeting (not
counting the day of the meeting)deliver your request to the City Clerk by telephone:305-663-6340,by mail at 6130
Sunset Drive,South Miami,Florida or email at npayne@southmiamifl.gov.
Nkenga A.Payne,CMC,FCRM
City Clerk
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CITY OF MIAMI,FLORIDA
PLEASE ALL TAKE NOTICE THAT a meeting of the City of Miami Commission
has been scheduled for Thursday,July 24,2025,at the City of Miami City Hall,
3500 Pan American Drive,Miami,Florida 33133.A private attorney-client ses-
sion will be conducted under the parameters of §286.011(8),F.S.The person
chairing the City Commission meeting will announce the commencement of
an attorney-client session,closed to the public,for purposes of discussing the
pending litigation in the matter of Jorge M.Perez Art Museum of Miami-Dade
County,Inc.,D/B/A Perez Art Museum v.City of Miami,Case Number 2024-
012120-CA-01,pending in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade
County,to which the City is presently a party and has filed a counterclaim
against Jorge M.Perez Art Museum of Miami-Dade County,Inc.,D/B/A Perez
Art Museum.The subject of the meeting will be confined to settlement ne-
gotiations or strategy sessions related to litigation expenditures.This private
meeting will begin at approximately 10:00 a.m.(or as soon thereafter as the
Commissioners’schedules permit)and conclude approximately one hour lat-
er.The session will be attended by the members of the City Commission,which
include Chairwoman Christine King,Vice-Chairman Joe Carollo,Commission-
ers Miguel Angel Gabela,Damian Pardo,and Ralph “Rafael”Rosado;the City
Manager,Arthur Noriega V;the City Attorney George K.Wysong III,Deputy City
Attorney Kevin R.Jones;Deputy City Attorney Xavier E.Alban,Assistant City
Attorney Supervisor Eric J.Eves,Assistant City Attorneys Marguerite Snyder
And Nicholas Basco.A certified court reporter will be present to ensure that
the session is fully transcribed,and the transcript will be made public upon
the conclusion of the above-cited,ongoing litigation.At the conclusion of the
attorney-client session,the regular City Commission meeting will be reopened
and the person chairing the City Commission meeting will announce the termi-
nation of the attorney-client session.
Todd B.Hannon
City Clerk
Ad No.43770
ments,including Panama,
Mexico and Colombia.
The list of Florida nomi-
nees features a mix of top
campaign donors,Mar-a-
Lago regulars and person-
al friends of the president.
They include:
A South Florida health-
care entrepreneurs and
top donors Benjamín León
Jr.,who gave $3 million to
political committees sup-
porting Trump last year,
and Peter Lamelas,who
gave more than $700,000
to pro-Trump committees
last year and another
$2 50,000 to Trump’s
inaugural committee.
León was tapped to be the
ambassador to Spain and
Andorra and Lamelas is
the pick to represent the
country in Argentina.
A Windermere trial
lawyer Dan Newlin,who
gave more than $5 million
to pro-Trump committees
during the 2024 election
cycle and $1 million to the
inaugural fund,is Trump’s
choice to be the ambassa-
dor to Colombia.
A Kimberly Guilfoyle,
Donald Trump Jr.’s ex-
girlfriend and a former
Fox News host,is the pick
to represent the country in
Greece.
A Michael Waltz,
Trump’s former national
security adviser and a
former Florida congress-
man,was nominated to be
the ambassador to the
United Nations.
A Kevin Cabrera —a
former Trump campaign
staffer and Miami-Dade
County commissioner who
successfully pushed for a
street in Hialeah to be
renamed President Don-
ald J.Trump Avenue —
was nominated to be the
ambassador to Panama.
A Trump’s personal
friends and golfing part-
ners John Arrigo,a West
Palm Beach car dealer,
and Michel Issa,a High-
land Beach investor,were
tapped to be ambassadors
to Portugal and Lebanon,
respectively.
While many of the nom-
inees have lived in Florida
for decades,others are
more recent arrivals
drawn to the state because
of Trump,said Yehuda
Kaploun,the Miami-based
founder of the Florida
Orthodox Jewish Associ-
ation and Trump’s pick to
be a special envoy to mon-
itor and combat anti-
semitism.
“A lot of people have
moved to Florida,”he
said.
‘YOU’VE NOT EVEN
DONE YOUR
HOMEWORK’
With the Senate under
Republican control,
Trump has prioritized
moving ambassador nomi-
nees through the confir-
mation process as quickly
as possible.
“They’re going along as
rapidly as the system can
go along.We’re ahead of,
I guess,anyone else thus
far,”Trump said in March
at a gathering at the White
House with several of his
ambassador nominees.
The Senate Foreign
Relations Committee is
tasked with vetting nomi-
nees before they go to the
full Senate for a confirma-
tion vote.
In March,Sen.Brian
Schatz,D-Hawaii,put a
hold on nominees reach-
ing the Senate floor in
protest of the shuttering of
USAID,but it hasn’t
stopped the progress of
nominees and several
have already been con-
firmed through a process
called cloture,which al-
lows these votes to ad-
vance with a majority
vote.
Democrats have voiced
their disapproval of sever-
al Florida nominees,but
there’s little else they can
do to block their nomi-
nations.
On Tuesday,Waltz
faced tough questions
about his participation in a
group chat on the encrypt-
ed messaging platform
Signal while he was na-
tional security adviser.
Details of upcoming mil-
itary strikes were dis-
cussed even though a
journalist from The Atlan-
tic was in the chat.
“We both know Signal is
not a secure way to con-
vey classified informa-
tion,”said Sen.Chris
Coons,D-Delaware.“And
I was hoping to hear from
you that you had some
sense of regret over shar-
ing what was very sensi-
tive,timely information
about a military strike on a
commercially available
app that’s not,as we both
know,the appropriate way
to share such critical in-
formation.”
Waltz denied that any
classified information was
shared by the group and
said the government rec-
ommended that some
government officials use
encrypted messaging tools
such as Signal.
Last week,Sen.Tammy
Duckworth,D-Illinois,
chided Anjani Sinha,the
nominee to be ambassa-
dor to Singapore,for his
lack of knowledge about
the country.
“You’ve not even done
your homework,sir,”
Duckworth said.
She said the position
was “not a glamour post-
ing”because of the coun-
try’s strategic importance
in the U.S.relationship
with China.Duckworth
said she had hoped the
White House would nomi-
nate a career foreign-
service officer to fill the
role rather than Sinha,a
retired orthopedic surgeon
who lives in West Palm
Beach and was described
by South Carolina Repub-
lican Sen.Lindsey Gra-
ham as a “a friend of Pres-
ident Trump for over a
decade.”
Democrats boycotted a
May 8 hearing to protest
what ranking Democrat
Sen.Jeanne Shaheen,of
New Hampshire,charac-
terized as a break from the
committee’s “long-stand-
ing rules and traditions”
calling for bipartisan coor-
dination.
But the boycott wound
up smoothing the path for
a controversial Florida
nominee.
Lee Rizzuto,a former
executive at the beauty-
accessories company Co-
nair,was blocked from
becoming an ambassador
during the first Trump
administration by the
Republican-controlled
Senate Foreign Relations
Committee over concerns
that the Boca Raton busi-
nessman had spread con-
spiracy theories.He was
later appointed to lead the
U.S.consul general in
Bermuda,a post that
didn’t require Senate con-
firmation.
This time around,there
were no Democrats pre-
sent to question Rizzuto
about his nomination to
be the ambassador to the
Organization of American
States.
“That’s good news for
you,because sometimes
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STEPHEN M.DOWELL Orlando Sentinel/TNS |Feb.26,2021
Kimberly Guilfoyle,Donald Trump Jr.’s ex-girlfriend and an
ex-Fox News host,was picked to be a U.S.envoy in Greece.
Mike
Waltz
Benjamin
León Jr.
John
Arrigo
Leandro
Rizzuto
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